CM20 2BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM20 2BD

CM20 2BD, Harlow has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.01 per 1,000 population. This CM20 2BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM20 postcode area, which has experienced 333 crimes and a crime rate of 12.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM20 2BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM20 2BD, encompassing approximately 749 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM20 2BD area, explore the CM20 2BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CM20 2BD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • West Road with total crimes: 2
  • West Place with total crimes: 2

CM20 2BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting936.01350.00%
Violence and sexual offences812.00100.00%
Other theft310.6750.00%
Vehicle crime24.000.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-66.67%
Drugs11.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.340.00%
Other theft24.00-83.33%
Public order22.67-50.00%
Shoplifting22.67-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour12.67-50.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1252.02200.00%
Shoplifting716.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.34100.00%
Public order48.00100.00%
Vehicle crime35.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.000.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting728.0116.67%
Other theft49.3433.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.34-50.00%
Public order24.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences630.68200.00%
Shoplifting68.0020.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.0066.67%
Other theft36.6750.00%
Other crime14.000.00%
Public order11.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting525.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.67200.00%
Public order34.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.00-60.00%
Other theft22.67-50.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting632.01-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences58.0066.67%
Other theft46.67100.00%
Public order25.34-50.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-75.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting732.0140.00%
Public order49.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.340.00%
Other theft24.00-60.00%
Bicycle theft12.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.33-50.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting529.34-28.57%
Other theft56.67150.00%
Vehicle crime46.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.340.00%
Burglary24.000.00%
Possession of weapons22.670.00%
Public order12.670.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting721.340.00%
Other crime29.340.00%
Other theft22.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.67-66.67%
Drugs11.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting733.35-22.22%
Other theft49.34-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences45.34-55.56%
Vehicle crime35.3450.00%
Drugs24.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences945.350.00%
Shoplifting912.000.00%
Other theft712.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.340.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202412
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM20 2BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. West Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. West Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Edinburgh Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. South Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1